A Child's Concept of Death 01/02/2012
For infants and toddlers, death has very little meaning. School-aged children begin to understand death as permanent, universal, and inevitable. A predominant theme in adolescence is a feeling of immortality or being exempt from death.

A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny 08/15/2011
Polycarbonate plastic is durable, impact-resistant, and clear. It is widely used in food and beverage containers, but research has raised concerns over its health effects.

A Primer for Preschooler Safety 01/17/2012
Your little ones can learn a lot about safety if you take some time to teach them. Here's an ABC that you and your children can recite together.

About Poison Control Centers 12/02/2011
Poison control centers are always open—24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. They're staffed by pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and other experts who are available by phone.

Abrasions 12/31/2011
An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a "brush burn." Abrasions are usually minor injuries that can be treated at home.